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As the newest member of AARP’s California Executive Council, Patricia Pérez is quick to answer why she joined this team of leadership volunteers that shapes and executes the organization's statewide priorities: “Everything from employment opportunities, to encouraging outdoor activities, to philanthropy and volunteerism; so many things that have a personal value to me, is available through AARP.”

Think you’re too smart to fall for a scam? That’s just what the con artists are hoping. According to new research, plus interviews with dozens of con artists and thousands of victims, basic consumer smarts are no match for the emotional appeals that clever cons use to defraud consumers of millions of dollars every year. No matter how successful or intelligent, anyone can fall victim to a crime.

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For Immediate Release: February 27, 2103

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Marge Thorne of Bremerton has been selected by AARP Washington to receive the 2012 AARP State Andrus Award for Community Service, our Association’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award for community service. This award symbolizes an individual’s power and ability to make a difference in others’ lives.